Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Tap, Tap Go the Hammers!

This is what happens when a parent tells me a tree in their yard is being taken down (due to the danger it almost caused during the last major storm we had...):

1. I ask for some large trunk pieces and share my idea for an outdoor hammering activity.
2. Parent graciously brings me four large stumps.
3. As if this weren't enough, parent goes to Home Depot and shares this idea with management.
4. Home Depot donates an apron for each child along with four hammers and two boxes of nails.
5. I show the children what wonderful gifts we have received: